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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.41, 3,099.96 and 970.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.41, 3,099.96 and 970.35 is: 1,454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.41 : 3,099.96 = 970.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.41/3,099.96 = 970.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.41x = 3,099.96 × 970.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.41x = 3,008,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,046.19/2,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.28

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